Family of five, two drivers injured in head-on Sydney crash

A head-on crash in Sydney’s inner west has left seven people, including three children injured.

A Suburu Impreza and a Toyota Hiace minivan collided at the intersection of Victoria Road and Sulter Street in Gladesville at 11.30pm last night.

The 25-year-old driver of the Suburu was trapped in his car for about 45 minutes, while crews rescued him.

A head on crash at Gladesville has left a family of six hurt, and a young driver fighting for life. (9news)

He has been taken to hospital in a critical condition with a broken leg and internal injuries, he will also undergo mandatory testing.

The family of five in the minivan were all hurt.

The 60-year-old driver is serious but stable with a fractured sternum and ankle.

It took crews 45 minutes to rescue the 25-year-old driver, he is suffering from a broken leg and internal injuries and is listed as serious but stable having been downgraded this morning from critical (9news)

A 44-year-old man and 44-year-old woman, along with three children – two boys 16 and 17 and a girl, 13 - are all ‘under observation’, according to NSW Police.

They’ve been taken in stable conditions to the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, the Royal North Shore Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

“It appears the wet road surfaces have contributed to this very serious accident, there’s substantial damage to both vehicles and we’re reminding people to slow down,” said Ambulance Inspector Jordan Emery.